America's Kids Belong Inc
America's Kids Belong Inc
Want to make a donation using Daffy?
Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.
Do you work for America's Kids Belong Inc? Learn more here.
About this organization
Mission
Hundreds of thousands of kids in the US foster care system are unseen and suffering, left to feel like they don’t belong. America's Kids Belong exists to dramatically improve their experience and change their outcomes so that these kids can thrive in safe, loving families and supportive communities where they belong.
About
America's Kids Belong works collaboratively with the government, faith, creative and business communities to solve the foster care crisis in the U.S. In 2019 we engaged the government sphere to launch our 3rd full state-wide Collective Impact Campaign in Virginia. We engaged the business sphere and 163 businesses got involved with their time, talent, or treasure to make a difference for foster families and youth aging out of foster care. Once again, in 2019, we engaged the faith sphere. 253 Churches were contacted, educated, or engaged this year for a total of 524 Churches contacted/engaged since 2018. Within those churches, 290 individuals are now trained in trauma and are more equipped to support foster families and children. We were excited that throughout these spheres 891 volunteers donated 3771 hours to make a difference with our I Belong Project, Dream Makers Project, fund raising events, faith sphere events, and through administrative assistance.One of America's Kids Belong signature programs is the I Belong Project. With the help of the creative community, the I Belong Project is telling stories. Actually, through the I Belong Project, kids in foster care are telling their own story. In 2019, there were 26 I Belong Project video shoots across 8 states. 366 kids were able to share their story. We hit a major milestone this year as we crossed 1,000 videos produced! These kids, on camera, were able to share with potential parents and families, their personality, what makes them tick, and all the hopes they have for a future with a family who would love them. Through these videos and recruitment events at churches, hundreds of families were recruited to take the next step to learn more about foster care or attend an orientation with the goal of becoming a certified foster parent. Another signature program is Dream Makers Project, which provides support for youth that are aging out or have already emancipated from the foster care system. This year emancipated youth in 19 different states were impacted through our Dream Makers Project. Through the investment of their time and their finances, individuals, churches, and businesses helped to fulfill 241 Dreams for a total of 684 Dreams filled since the Dream Makers Project started in 2015.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “America's kids belong unites government, faith-based, business and creative communities in a coordinated and sustainable initiative to work together to end the foster care and adoption crisis in the u.s. state by state.the organization runs innovative initiatives in states to help ensure that every child is in a loving home by: recruiting more foster and adoptive families, engaging wrap-around support for at-risk, foster and adoptive families along the way, and helping youth who have aged out without a family reach their full potential.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “America's kids belong unites government, faith-based, business and creative communities in a coordinated and sustainable initiative to work together to end the foster care and adoption crisis in the u.s. state by state.the organization runs innovative initiatives in states to help ensure that every child is in a loving home by: recruiting more foster and adoptive families, engaging wrap-around support for at-risk, foster and adoptive families along the way, and helping youth who have aged out without a family reach their full potential.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CO.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 1540 Main Street Suite 331, Windsor, CO, 80550.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 22 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $295,187.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $893,652 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $159,648 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
Additional Non-Profits in the area
By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.